July 25, 2012 New leadership at Medical Group Col. Bret Burton assumed command of the 375th Medical Group July 6 at Scott Air Force Base.Scott is his ninth assignment during his 19 years in the Air Force. "It is a tremendous honor to take command," he said. "There is a huge historical precedence here. There have been so many great leaders from
July 23, 2012 Scott AFB cyclist's ambassadors at longest bicycle tour in world A group of four cyclists from Scott Air Force Base left July 20, to participate in the 40th Register's Annual Great Bicycle Ride Across Iowa, July 22 to 28. RAGBRAI is the oldest, largest and longest bicycle touring event in the world and has been a tradition for U.S. Air Force members for 16 years
July 18, 2012 Thunderbirds will roar at Scott’s airshow With less than 60 days left until Scott AFB opens its gates to the public for its 2012 Airpower Over the Midwest airshow featuring the Air Force Thunderbirds, organizers are busy finalizing details.The airshow is Sept. 15-16 and gates will be open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. The free event also features
July 18, 2012 375th Mission Support Group welcomes new commander Col. Mark McCloud assumed command of the 375th Mission Support Group June 29 at Scott Air Force Base.Scott AFB is his 10th assignment during his 22 years in the Air Force. "I'm excited to be back at Scott," he said. "My family and I love the area, and I'm excited to be the leader of a great
July 18, 2012 Entry forms for annual arts and crafts show available soon The Air Force's largest art and craft event is nearing--the Scott AFB Art and Craft Show. This year's event is Oct. 15-19 beginning with a free opening night reception Oct. 15 at the base library from 6-7:30 p.m. Entry forms will be available beginning Aug. 1. Entries can be made by visiting
July 18, 2012 Medical Group encourages families to schedule school physicals now The 375th Medical Group is encouraging parents and guardians to book school physicals now by calling 256-WELL (9355).The 375th MDG is committed to completing as many physicals as possible prior to school/sports physical day Aug. 2. Illinois law requires a school physical for children entering
July 11, 2012 AFGLSC now part of Air Force Sustainment Center The Air Force Global Logistics Support Center officially became part of the Air Force Sustainment Center during a ceremony at Scott Air Force Base Wednesday.Gen. Janet Wolfenbarger, commander of Air Force Materiel Command, officiated the ceremony. The change is part of an AFMC construct that
July 11, 2012 Chaplain assistant earns Air Force-wide award The Spirit of the Four Chaplains award, an annual Air Force-wide award, was given to Master Sgt. Esmeralda Aharon, Air Mobility Command command chaplain's office evaluations and staff support manager, June 22 by Chaplain (Col.) Gary S. Linsky, AMC command chaplain."This award means the world to me
July 11, 2012 Acapella group creates fun '4th' for families of deployed A group of singing volunteers donated St. Louis Cardinals tickets to Team Scott members June 29 in support of deployed families. The tickets were for the Fourth of July game where the group also sang the national anthem.The group, known as Four Digit Chord, consists of civilian and military
July 11, 2012 Acapella group creates fun ‘4th’ for families of deployed A group of singing volunteers donated St. Louis Cardinals tickets to Team Scott members June 29 in support of deployed families. The tickets were for the Fourth of July game where the group also sang the national anthem.The group, known as Four Digit Chord, consists of civilian and military